Refugee & asylum seekers
Supporting refugee and asylum seeker peoples experiencing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues
This online learning is tailored to both AOD practitioners and community support workers. It is based on the following guide, which was developed in partnership with the Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre (DAMEC).
At the end of each module you’ll find key contacts and more useful information to support your clients.
Click to begin the modules below and please contact QNADA if you’d like to find out more!
Community worker module
Topic areas:
- Key terms and concepts used in the AOD sector
- Discussing AOD use with clients
- AOD treatment types
- Stigma
- Referring and connecting with AOD services.
Begin community worker module!
AOD worker module
Topic areas:
- Barriers to AOD treatment for clients of refugee background
- Effects of trauma and resettlement
- Key elements of culturally competent practice
- Key communication challenges and ways to overcome them
- The importance of care for all elements of a person’s life
- Better connecting AOD and migrant support services.
